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Multiple DDoS Attacks + Internet Freezing Every 30 Seconds
I am getting anywhere from 3-10 ddos attacks per day, multiple of them coming from the same IP, and it's happening every day, and it's really annoying. I've tried installing some free VPNs and DDoS p...
Are you running wired or wireless?
If you bypass the router, will you get the same ping spikes?
Hi Retired_Member What's the firmware installed on your router?
Make sure as well that "Respond to ping" is not checked from the WAN Setup.
You may also want to check with your ISP if they can provide you a different IP address.
Or you may unplug the modem for something and hope that it'll give you a different Internet IP address.
advanced....setup....internet setup.... select use PC MAC Address.......... reboot modem and router....... if you're lucky you'll receive a different Public IP
My apologies for the wait. The version is V1.0.0.60_1.0.38.
Thanks for the confirmation.
You may have to power cycle just what was provided in order to get a new IP.
I did that a few weeks ago, and it didn't help, but I deleted my old skype and started off with a fresh one without so many contacts. I'm only getting one DDoS every 2-3 days which is a lot better, especially since they strike when I'm not using my PC, but that issue is done. But I'm still getting really bad ping spikes, and they're even worse than before.